Cook - Sopris

3 weeks ago

Carbondale, United States WellAge Senior Communities Full time

We are a senior healthcare, solution driven company which provides right care.. right place..righttime. Our Mission, Vision and Pillars of Commitment have come from ourcollective personal awareness and professional dedication to the importance ofeach person we serve, each employee we work with, and each business partner wehave. At Vivage we bridge todays healthcare opportunities with innovativestrategies and solutions. **Engaging Culture - Competitive Pay - GrowthOpportunities - Great Benefits - Family Environment - Payactiv** Food Preparation Duties : * Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing and attractive

* Establish practice of serving hot food hot and cold food cold

* Cook a variety of foods in large quantities

* Be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required

* Be aware of cooking characteristics of various cuts of meats, fish and fowl

* Prepare foods for cooking: Peel, wash, trim, and cut vegetables and fruit; wash, cut, de-bone and trim meat, fish and fowl

* Cook food: Bake, roast, stew and steam-cook meats, fish and fowl, basting as necessary to retain flavor; make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces and soups

* Prepare cold meats, sandwiches, griddle cakes, cooked cereals, and beverages

* Use initiative and judgment in setting up meals and utilizing leftovers to avoid waste

* Follow standard recipes but make independent decisions in line with current experience

* Understand importance of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling

* Estimate quantities of food required and apportion servings while monitoring portion-controlled guidelines for individual residents

* Taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance

* Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy

Kitchen Duties : * Comply with meal schedules

* Maintain and use equipment and supplies

* Work cooperatively with other staff and departments

* Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as used

* Responsible for supervision of other food service employees in absence of the Executive Chef

* All other duties as requested

* Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities

* Aware of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls

* Ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals

* Serve safe certification

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred Experience: Previous experience in the dining department of a senior care community preferred **WellAge - Cook - Sopris**

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  • WellAge - Full-Time Cook - Sopris Lodge

    3 weeks ago

    Carbondale, United States WellAge Senior Communities Full time

    **Engaging Culture - Competitive Pay - Growth Opportunities - Great Benefits - Family Environment** The Cook will prepare, cook, season, and serve adequate, attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals. Meals prepared include meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries, as specified and scheduled by the menus. The person...